APS Stays with $1/Watt Incentives for the Remainder of 2011…What Does This Mean For You?

by Toni Black on September 12, 2011

Post #8 – Black Platinum Solar & Electric, Solar for Arizona – Toni and John Black

We’ve said it before…solar is alive and well in our Valley of the Sun. The latest Arizona Public Service announcement–that for the rest of 2011 APS will only be accepting Residential Grid-Tied PV applications for its Rapid Reservation Program–suggests that solar is truly thriving in our area. APS is doing its best to stretch its rebate dollars as far as possible through the rest of the year.

Because we know some of you were waiting for the expected October 1st return to the Standard Incentive Program, we felt we should post on the subject and give you the latest insight. Black Platinum Solar can’t tell you what you should do. The decision to Go Solar is a very individual one. It’s dependent on the size of your current electric bill and your determination to do something about it; your available capital to spend on a PV system; and your dedication to environmental solutions. [click to continue…]

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The Straight Scoop on APS Incentives for Homeowners…IMPORTANT UPDATE 9/7/11: $1/Watt Incentives for the Rest of 2011

by Toni Black on September 7, 2011

Post #5 – Black Platinum Solar & Electric, Solar for Arizona – Toni and John Black

Solar is alive and well in our Valley of the Sun. And the proof is in how quickly homeowners have signed up for APS’ Standard Incentive program dollars…and even at the lower rate of $1.45 per watt. The money for this program is currently fully allocated to homeowners who have already submitted applications to install grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems. But all is not lost. [click to continue…]

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Solar Highways

July 29, 2011

Post #7 – Black Platinum Solar & Electric, Innovative Technology – Toni and John Black Now here’s a story that definitely belongs in the “Gee, Why Didn’t I Think Of That” category. It’s the project to replace our asphalt highways (circa 1950s technology) with something befitting the 21st century. It’s the glass road…or more accurately, [...]

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SRP Has Incentives Available for Residential Solar Installations

July 20, 2011

Post #6 – Black Platinum Solar & Electric, Solar for Arizona – Toni and John Black At Black Platinum Solar, we keep you up to date with the latest information on residential incentive programs from electric utility companies in our area. If you’re a Salt River Project (SRP) customer, here’s what is currently available through [...]

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What Can I Do to Be Energy Efficient in Arizona? Part 3

July 15, 2011

Post #4 – Black Platinum Solar & Electric, Solar Tips – Toni and John Black I want to conclude my series of posts on energy efficiency with a big way to save. At Black Platinum Solar & Electric we think this may be one of the most overlooked issues in energy efficiency because it’s less [...]

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What Can I Do to Be Energy Efficient in Arizona? Part 2

July 13, 2011

Post #3 – Black Platinum Solar & Electric, Solar Tips – Toni and John Black Today, I’ll continue my list of simple energy saving ideas that you can use at home. Rely On Nature: There’s nothing like air-dried clothes for the fresh smell of outdoors. And you’ll only need to fluff them in the dryer [...]

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What Can I Do to Be Energy Efficient in Arizona? Part 1

July 10, 2011

Post #2 – Black Platinum Solar & Electric, Solar Tips – Toni and John Black Let’s face it, our summers make air conditioning essential, but that doesn’t mean we can’t also be energy efficient. Because we’re in the green energy business, here at Black Platinum Solar & Electric we are often asked for tips on [...]

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Black Platinum Solar is the Enphase Energy Featured Array

July 8, 2011

Post #1 – Black Platinum Solar & Electric, Black Platinum at Work – Toni and John Black It was only a few months after Enphase Energy announced the availability of its microinverter technology that we decided to give it a try. Our first Enphase Energy microinverter system activated in February 2009, and today we only [...]

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